Shoulder
Pain

The Bureau of Labor
Statistics points to back
injuries as the condition most
frequently reported. However, shoulder injury tops the list of time off work. The shoulder is an amazingly intricate system, capable of twisting and turning in quick movements. The capabilities of the shoulder allow us to accomplish many different tasks, but also puts the muscles and joints of the area under a great deal of physical stress.

Shoulder injuries may occur in the workplace under a number of circumstances. Not all workplace injuries are the result of a single event, such as an accident. Some shoulder injuries may occur from repetitive motion, such as stocking shelves. Those who work in jobs in which overhead reaching is regularly performed, such as to paint ceilings, hang curtains, or lift objects overhead are at a higher risk of shoulder injury.

Injury to the shoulder may not immediately pose intense pain. Some people experience shoulder injury as stiffness or mild discomfort. Limited range of motion, popping, or clicking may occur. Any of these early signs of stress to the shoulder should be assessed and treated. Early intervention is the ideal action for shoulder injuries, leading to accelerated healing with conservative treatment.

In addition to curbing work activities to adapt to your body mechanics, and creating lifestyle habits that reduce the stress on the shoulder, professional therapies are recommended. Seeing your experienced North Palm Beach chiropractor will help you successfully address the damage that has occurred due to your work injury. Dr. Gerber has twenty years of experience promoting health and wellbeing through chiropractic medicine.

When a shoulder has been injured, manipulation of the joint and soft tissue therapies can lead to greater comfort. Corrective exercises can also be highly beneficial, rehabilitating the shoulder to a strong, capable state. We are committed to reducing pain and building stronger joints. Our chiropractic center offers chiropractic care, as well as physical therapy, heat/cold therapy, and other treatments to repair injuries to joints and soft tissues.

Contact our chiropractic center in North Palm Beach for your complementary consultation and exam with Dr. Michael Gerber.